ICC Women WC Semifinals: England progress -After thrashing Bangladesh in their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup clash on Sunday, England all-rounder Sophia Dunkley said that she is looking forward to playing in the sem-final match. Follow ICC Women’s World Cup LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
ICC Women WC Semifinals: Sophia Dunkley looks forward to semi-final clash after beating Bangladesh
Tough journey in group stages – Defending champions England booked their spot in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals with an easy 100-run triumph over Bangladesh here at Basin Reserve on Sunday. “It was definitely not easy to get in. The bowlers started really well and bowled really well but I think me and Amy just thought to dig in there, get a partnership and set a platform. I have got a few starts and it was nice to make a bigger contribution today,” said Dunkley in a post-match presentation.
Statement – “It was a little bit slow and the pacers bowled well on it, our talk was about building a partnership and seeing where we are at the back end. I am loving it. It has been great, sometimes it is hard to remember you are in a WC and it is a childhood dream. Our main job was to get the job done today. Really looking forward to the semifinal,” she added.
ICC Women WC Semifinals: Sophia Dunkley looks forward to semi-final clash after beating Bangladesh
Dunkley emerges as hero – Dunkley’s 67 helped the reigning World Cup champions post 234/6 at Basin Reserve and a brilliant bowling performance by Sophie Ecclestone’s spell of 3/15.
Bangladesh never in the contest – Bangladesh made slow progress and kept losing wickets in their chase of 235 against England. All-rounder Lata Mondal top-scored for Bangladesh with 30 and openers Shamima Sultana and Sharmin Akhter made 23 apiece.
Bowlers on fire – Sophie Ecclestone and Charlotte Dean took three wickets apiece while Freya Davies took one as Bangladesh were bowled out for 134 runs in 48 overs.
ICC Women WC Semifinals: Sophia Dunkley looks forward to semi-final clash after beating Bangladesh
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